Since their law enforcement is currently provided by contracting with the Sheriff’s Office, their desire to set policies about traffic stops and redirect some resources from armed deputies to community service officers means they would have to amend the contract. Sheriff Bolanos said “we would absolutely not work under that arrangement.”
I find it interesting that he feels he doesn't need to discuss or negotiate with a community that is part of his electorate and provides funding to his department through taxes and payment for services. He’s up for reelection in June 2022.
Ms. Baird, I’d trust Sheriff Bolanos to be more of an expert about law enforcement than HMB officials. Besides if Sheriff Bolanos runs for reelection in 2022, we’ll see what voters have to say. Potentially more crime and less law enforcement? And when HMB talks structural change, are they talking about destruction of structures due to less future policing?
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Ms. Baird, I’d trust Sheriff Bolanos to be more of an expert about law enforcement than HMB officials. Besides if Sheriff Bolanos runs for reelection in 2022, we’ll see what voters have to say. Potentially more crime and less law enforcement? And when HMB talks structural change, are they talking about destruction of structures due to less future policing?
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